In analysing the grid failure of 2012, it was observed that overloading and consequent tripping of 220 kV system had pushed the system to the edge. As is the case with most system failures, no single factor was responsible for the grid disturbance.

Accelerating growth of new energy technologies is already having a profound impact on energy demand and on the utilities industry. Over the next decade, this trend, driven by policies, technology innovation, shifting consumer behaviour and other macroeconomic factors, will force a transformation of utilities´ business models.

Alstom T&D India is a market leader in the Indian power transmission sector. It has a strong portfolio of products, solutions and services, comprising the entire range of transmission equipment up to Extra and Ultra High Voltages (765 kV and beyond)

Girish Shirodkar, Partner and MD, Strategic Decisions Group, and Naoki Shimoda, Director, Energy & Environment, speak to R Srinivasan, among other elements of the power sector, about the potential for shale gas in India’s future energy blueprint.

Girish Shirodkar, Partner and MD, Strategic Decisions Group, and Naoki Shimoda, Director, Energy & Environment, speak to R Srinivasan, among other elements of the power sector, about the potential for shale gas in India’s future energy blueprint.

GE and XD Electric Group announced the formation of a new partnership to deliver a full-line of electric transmission and distribution (T&D) and grid automation solutions to customers around the world.

GE and XD Electric Group announced the formation of a new partnership to deliver a full-line of electric transmission and distribution (T&D) and grid automation solutions to customers around the world.